Ruffini's Play Woden Runs Off-Bway December 14-30

Woden, a new play written and directed by the actor and writer Gene Ruffini (Prester John, Trumpets Sounding), will open on December 14th at Theater for a New City's Cino Theater Space (155 First Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets), where it will run through December 30th.

The play "takes a look at a society where nothing is sacred except the almighty dollar.  The drama shows one man who is caught in and crushed by the corporate machine," according to press materials. The new show is "a sexually-charged indictment of the corruption of corporate America and its effect on basic family values." 

"Victor, a midlevel executive, like so many before him, bought into the corporate dream of 'work hard, do your job and we'll take care of you.'  But in the wake of a corporate scandal after 25 years at the same company, he suddenly finds himself without a position, without a pension and, despite his hopeful outlook, very few prospects.  Adding insult to injury is the fact that Don, his good friend (and immediate superior) gave him no clue regarding what was about to happen.  As Victor and his wife struggle to maintain solvency, they find hostility from several unexpected quarters – including their children – whose own plans for happiness depended on the money their father made.  Eventually it becomes apparent that no one is completely blameless as each of these people have too well learned the various corporate rules which have so colored this nation's morality."

The cast of Woden features Robert Armstrong, Elizabeth Burke, William Greville, Deborah Johnstone, Bryan Luethy, Carol Ann Palmaro, Dorian Shorts and Jessica Tate.

Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm.   There will be no performance on Sunday, December 24th.  Tickets are $10.00, and the December 16th show is a benefit performance; pre-show wine and cheese reception begins at 6pm.  Tickets for the benefit show are $25.00 (tax deductible).   For reservations, call 212-254-1109 or visit www.theaterforthenewcity.net.